From “This Little Piggy” to The Three Little Pigs to good ol’ Wilbur, children’s literature contains a long list of curly-tailed, snub-nosed, porcine characters. Here are 11 piggies, both big and small, from board books to novels, who are sure to make your child “squeal” with joy. Did we miss any great fictional pigs?
While realistic stories about childhood experiences are lovely, so are tales in which animals talk and muffins walk; books that offer a glimpse of a sillier, more whimsical world than the one we inhabit. Of course, as kids grow up, they learn to separate fact from fiction; to realize that dogs don’t play tennis or wear extravagant hats […]
Many picture books feature a veritable smorgasbord of yummy food, from crowd-pleasing tacos to delectable donuts. It’s only natural to want to satisfy these literary-inspired cravings, while also feeding your kids’ hunger of reading. Serve up some fun book-themed snacks and watch them quickly disappear as your little bookworms happily nourish both their bodies and minds. Starting […]
Have you ever played that game where you imagine who you would invite to dinner if you could invite anyone in the world? If you’re a picture book writer or really just any kind of creative soul working as an ad exec, an artist, or even a community activist, there’s a good chance one of your […]
Sentient edibles come in one of two flavors: aware of their status in the food chain or not. Is sweet ignorance tasty bliss? To be or to be eaten—that is the question. Either way, all of these books are delicious reads.